Education
Forsch graduated from Hiram Johnson High School and played in college ball at Oregon State University through the 1967–1968 seasons.
Forsch graduated from Hiram Johnson High School and played in college ball at Oregon State University through the 1967–1968 seasons.
Forsch was selected by the Houston Astros in the 18th round (399th overall) of the 1968 MLB amateur draft. He pitched for the Astros (1970–1980) and the California Angels (1981–1984 and 1986), after being traded by the Astros. He was selected to the All-Star Game in 1976 and 1981.
During his 16-year career, Forsch compiled 114 wins, 1,047 strikeouts, and a 3.37 earned run average.
On April 7, 1979, Forsch no-hit the Atlanta Braves 6–0 at the Astrodome.